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Overview |
Thomas College | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas College | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Thomas College | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | Nyack College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas College is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 1,595 students)
Thomas College vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Nyack College?
- Thomas College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Nyack College for in-state tuition ($28,954.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Thomas College than Nyack College ($28,954.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Nyack College ($22,070 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 29.2% lower than costs at Nyack College ($11,998 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Nyack College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 1.2% larger than aid received Nyack College ($20,732 vs. $20,480)
Thomas College vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or Thomas College .
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Thomas College (97.2%)
Thomas College vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College or Nyack College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Nyack College and Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Thomas College is higher than Nyack College (45% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,000)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $2,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($24,499 vs. $27,000)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/